Later "Leave It to Beaver" episodes usually revolve around Beaver's school, some kind of girl trouble the Beave is in, Wally's romantic life or his interaction with Eddie and Lumpy. "Beaver, the Caddy" really changes the pace, with a dramatic perspective on dishonest, sneaky adults and ultimately, fair play.
Beaver caddies for Mr. Langley, who has a $500 bet with Mr. Howard on a game of golf. Langley shaves strokes on the round and dishonestly wins the money. Beaver is troubled after the round, especially when Langley gives him a big tip. Beaver's approach to solving the situation is pretty daring for a young man in his early teens.
I love this episode because it doesn't depend on hijinks involving Eddie Haskell or Lumpy, but instead relies on drama and Beaver wanting to do the right thing. The golfing sequences are very well directed and filmed. This episode is even better when you consider that the $500 golf bet would be worth about $4,500 today.
Beaver caddies for Mr. Langley, who has a $500 bet with Mr. Howard on a game of golf. Langley shaves strokes on the round and dishonestly wins the money. Beaver is troubled after the round, especially when Langley gives him a big tip. Beaver's approach to solving the situation is pretty daring for a young man in his early teens.
I love this episode because it doesn't depend on hijinks involving Eddie Haskell or Lumpy, but instead relies on drama and Beaver wanting to do the right thing. The golfing sequences are very well directed and filmed. This episode is even better when you consider that the $500 golf bet would be worth about $4,500 today.